5700 - Images turn out Black and Smugged. Help plz!

I know there's a common problem with this type of camera, and nikonusa.com has an advisory where they'll fix it for free. But I live in Canada and they do not accept it for repair if it is shipped from Canada. Is there any other alternative?

Nikon CoolPix 5700 - I see nothing but a black screen in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder of the objects I wish to photograph. However, the camera's settings are displayed as usual at the bottom of the monitor screen. All other features appear to be working just fine. Please advise. Thanks for your help.

dotteec@comcast.netNikon CoolPix 5700 - I see nothing but a black screen in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder of the objects I wish to photograph. However, the camera's settings are displayed as usual at the bottom of the monitor screen. All other features appear to be working just fine. Please advise. Thanks for your help.dotteec@comcast.net

Canada resident: For assistance with additional questions or concerns about this advisory, please call Nikon Service Relations toll-free at 800-645-6678 and select option 1. They might be able to tell you how Nikon can fix it for you in Canada. See next solution for more details about the Nikon Service Advisory on the Coolpix 5700.

Regarding a black or no image screen, it's a manufacturer error which Nikon will fix for free, even if you bought the camera second hand. Go to http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nik...I just got mine back - took about five weeks because they were out of stock on the CCD (Charge Couple Device) that they had to replace. Don't give up on the camera. It's worth having it repaired since all it will cost you is to send it to them.Regarding a black or no image screen, it's a manufacturer error which Nikon will fix for free, even if you bought the camera second hand. Go to http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/coolpix.htmlI just got mine back - took about five weeks because they were out of stock on the CCD (Charge Couple Device) that they had to replace. Don't give up on the camera. It's worth having it repaired since all it will cost you is to send it to them.

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Here is the ccd advisory for the Nikon:
http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/coolpix.html

The Sony may have the same problem, Search on the Internet for key words:
Sony DSC717 ccd advisory. This camera was made in the time when the ccds had a problem (1999 to 2002).
You may want to call Sony for this one.
Sony made the ccds for many brands including Canon, Nikon and many others.

While only a limited number of COOLPIX 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400,
5700 and SQ digital cameras are affected by this advisory, if your
camera presents symptoms that can include (1) images with a strong
color tint, (2) images that are totally black and/or (3) images with
visible defects, Nikon will, upon confirmation that the problem is associated to this Service Advisory, service your camera free of charge.

This qualifies for the service advisory @ http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/coolpix.html. I had the same problem and they repaired it free of cost. Send it to them today..
Good Luck...

there is a advisory out by nikon . It seems that sony made the ccd card and it burns out . Nikon will repair it for free here is the link for the advisory. http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/coolpix.html
hope that this works for you
scott